Pipes Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Pipes Dam No 1 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09292 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GLENDA WHEELER;WILLIAM WHEELER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pipes Dam No 1?
Pipes Dam No 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pipes Dam No 1?
Pipes Dam No 1 is owned by GLENDA WHEELER;WILLIAM WHEELER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pipes Dam No 1 built?
Pipes Dam No 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Pipes Dam No 1?
Pipes Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pipes Dam No 1?
Pipes Dam No 1 has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Pipes Dam No 1 last inspected?
Pipes Dam No 1 was last inspected on January 24, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.